Heavy Metal Contamination is a
general term given to describe a condition in which people have abnormally high levels of toxic metals in the
body. Common examples are mercury, lead, cadmium and arsenic. This contamination
can be very real, detrimental to health and deadly. Unfortunately, many scam
artists are propagating myths, distortions and lies about heavy metal
contamination as scare tactics to sell fraudulent or partially effective
products for treating the supposed contamination.
Heavy metals are subtle, silent,
stalking killers. They enter the body with our food, water, air we breathe and
by skin contact. They slowly accumulate in the kidneys, liver, pancreas, bones,
central nervous system and brain where they degrade health without being noticed
or diagnosed. Heavy metals can and do cause cancer without ever being implicated
in the diagnosis. Heavy metals cause sodium retention leading to high blood
pressure. Heavy metals can and do cause heart disease and mental retardation.
Everyone is contaminated with heavy metals, some seriously, without ever knowing
it.
The following information will sort
through the rhetoric to present the scientific truths and expose the myths,
distortions and lies. Testing methods will be explained. Some "do-it-yourself"
treatments are possible. Other treatments require professional medical
procedures. A diet program is described which will help prevent the accumulation
of toxic heavy metals and will help remove existing contamination by utilizing
natural chelating foods, vitamins, minerals and supplements.
Heavy metals can enter the body from
a wide variety of sources including foods, drinks, contaminated air,
contact with the skin, vaccines, injections and implants within the body. The typical
sources and odds of becoming contaminated are listed below in the discussion of
each of the major heavy metals. Special or unusual contamination by radioactive
(nuclear) compounds and poisons will not be discussed here.
Fanatical
salesmen of heavy metal treatments and products would have you believe that
everyone is suffering severely negative health effects from toxic heavy metal
contamination. These claims are false. Very few people have negative health
problems from toxic heavy metal contamination. These fanatics create panic and heavy metal paranoia. Care should be taken to avoid nutritional and health care practitioners
who perform their own heavy metal testing or those who have a conflict
of interest with the heavy metal testing laboratory. Read more
below about a recommended independent, professional testing laboratory.
Nonessential heavy metal ions cause
aging in addition to serious diseases and death. People who are otherwise very healthy
will have increased aging caused by the heavy
metal ions cross linking between normal molecules in the body. These ions are
sometimes referred to as "free radicals." The cross linking
has been identified in diseases such as hardening of the arteries, skin
ailments, carpal tunnel syndrome, degeneration of organs, nerve damage, etc. Therefore,
detoxing heavy metals from the body is a good anti-aging step even in people who
appear to be perfectly healthy. Vitamins, minerals and supplements that have an
affinity toward heavy metal ions are said to be antioxidants, because they attach
to and remove free radicals from the body. Aging rubber is a good example of
cross linking. The rubber molecules are cross linked by oxygen atoms, causing the
rubber to lose elasticity and crack. People age in a similar manner as a result
of free
radical attack.
Symptoms of toxic heavy metal
poisoning can be mental retardation in children, dementia in adults, central nervous
system (CNS) disorders, kidney (renal) diseases, liver (hepatic) diseases,
insomnia, personality changes, emotional instability, depression, panic attacks,
memory loss, headaches, vision disturbances including peripheral neuropathy,
excess salivation, excess sweating and lack of coordination (ataxia). Death is
often caused by encephalopathy (diseases of the brain) or cardiovascular
diseases (CVD). Heavy metal toxicity can cause the blood pH to become acidic. The
body buffers this acidity by extracting calcium from the bones. The calcium (not
a heavy metal) tends to accumulate in the soft tissue of the arteries causing hardening of the
arteries. Removing calcium from soft tissue is extremely difficult, although the
protocol presented here may be helpful in reducing hardening of the arteries as
well as removing the toxic heavy metals.
What are the Sources of
Heavy Metal Contamination?
Dental amalgam fillings are the
primary source of mercury in the body. Even so older people with a large number
of amalgam fillings suffer no observable health problems. According to health
authorities, amalgam fillings
are best left in place because removal could actually increase the amount of
mercury in the body.
Mercury in some fish has been a
problem, but supermarket fish is safe to eat. Shark, swordfish, king mackerel,
and tile fish are the species most likely to contain elevated levels of methylmercury, an organic form
of mercury. Mercury contamination in the past
has come from broken thermometers, contact lens solutions, disinfectants,
vaccines and
injections.
Lead contamination can come from old
lead water pipes, lead-based paint, lead-acid batteries, lead-contaminated cookware,
lead-based candle wicks, unglazed ceramic pottery, being shot with lead pellets
or bullets, or employment in chemical, electronic or mining industries, etc.
Cadmium contamination can come from
cadmium batteries, industrial processes, mining, etc.
Arsenic is used in rodentcides as a
rodent poison. Arsenic-laced (chromated copper arsenate or CCA) pressure-treated
lumber was common before regulations forbade the manufacture after January 1,
2004. Utility poles and railroad ties are also a common hazard. Contamination
from cutting the wood with power saws or touching it with the hands is common.
Never use old pressure-treated lumber, poles or ties. Play sets and patio decks
made from arsenic pressure-treated lumber are very dangerous for children.
Touching the wood with bare hands or bare feet can cause toxic arsenic
poisoning.
Other heavy metal contamination can
come from employment in chemical, electronic or mining industries, etc.
Contamination by a wide assortment of
heavy metals, including those listed above, can also come from untested water
wells, untested natural spring water, industrial exposure, manufacturing, paints
and dyes, jewelry, mining, soils,
criminal intent, research exposure, unapproved chemicals, and the misapplication of
approved chemicals.
Toxic heavy metals appear in the
blood, urine, stool, hair, soft body tissues, organs and bones in the body of
those who have been exposed to an unhealthy level of these metals. The
symptoms generated in the body by these poisons give the first clue that
contamination has occurred and help in the identification of the contaminant.
Many people who are asymtomatic or have mild symptoms suffer a general malaise
of declining health without ever knowing about heavy metal toxicity. Others
have been hospitalized and some have died from heavy metal poisoning without
ever knowing the cause. Buried cadavers have been exhumed during homicide
investigations only to find they died from poisoning, not from the condition
reported on the death certificate.
Many laboratories perform testing
for toxic heavy metals. These tests always require a prescription from a
doctor. Even with laboratory testing the diagnosis can be difficult in mild
cases. The final diagnosis generally includes an analysis of the physical
symptoms and laboratory results. Genova listed below is one of the popular
laboratories that can perform these tests.
Genova Diagnostics - "Established
in 1986 as Great Smokies Diagnostic Laboratory, our lab has helped pioneer the
field of laboratory functional testing. Functional testing assesses the dynamic
inter-relationship of physiological systems, thereby creating a more complete
picture of one's health, unlike traditional allopathic testing, which is more
concerned about the pathology of disease. By supporting the practitioner in
identifying the root cause of chronic conditions, functional testing helps the
practitioner to develop personalized interventions to assist patients in their
quest for achieving lasting health."
"With the enormous amounts of
toxic metal in the environment and widespread nutrient mineral
insufficiencies, assessing patients for element imbalances and excesses is
increasingly important. Element testing provides a convenient and accurate
window for gauging both long- and short-term toxic exposure and nutrient
deficiencies. The test includes measures of pervasive and potentially damaging
toxins such as lead, mercury and cadmium, along with crucial mineral nutrients
like zinc, calcium, and magnesium. Element Analysis (hair) reports come with a
special index that displays the likelihood of external contamination for each
element, placing results into proper clinical perspective."
"Each sample (hair, blood, or
urine) offers a unique vantage point for assessing element status in the body.
Using these element assessments, the clinician can quickly pinpoint and treat
toxic and nutrient imbalances that may be triggering chronic fatigue,
depression, hyperactivity (children), "foggy" brain, stress, thyroid
problems and many other health conditions."
Toxic
Element Clearance Profile Testing - "This Toxic Element
Clearance Profile measures urinary excretion of a diverse range of potentially
harmful elements, both well known toxics such as lead and mercury, as well as
new technology toxics such as niobium."
"Urine can be collected following the
administration of a "challenge" agent (such as EDTA, DMSA, DMPS, and
D-penicillamine) targeting specific toxic elements. Depending on the agent
administered, urine collection may be spot or short-term (2-6 hours),
intermediate (8-12 hours), or a complete 24-hour collection. Since many
detoxification agents are element-specific, this approach is best utilized when
the clinician suspects specific heavy metal toxicities.
"Post-provocation" urine analysis is frequently used to confirm
toxicity suggested by the Toxic Element Exposure Profile (hair)."
Comprehensive
Urine Elements Profile Testing - "The Comprehensive Urine Elements
Profile measures urinary excretion of 15 nutrient elements and 20 toxic metals.
These include “classic” toxics such as lead, mercury, and arsenic, as well
as newer technology toxics such as niobium. This is an ideal test for patients
suspected of toxic metal exposure as well as potential nutrient mineral wasting."
Oxidative
Stress Analysis 2.0 - "The Oxidative Stress Analysis 2.0
utilizes both blood or urine samples in order to evaluate the body’s oxidative
stress status and antioxidant reserve. This test can help practitioners identify
underlying causes and perpetuating factors for many clinical disorders and to
customize specific treatment programs."
Hair
Elemental Analysis - "Throughout the last century, advances in
industrialization, manufacturing, and technology have resulted in
ever-increasing amounts of toxic elements being released into the environment.
From air pollution, tooth fillings, skin creams, and paint dyes, to batteries,
seafood, vegetables, tap water, and dietary supplements, toxic exposure now
commonly occurs through a multitude of diverse vectors. Most of these elements
remain in the environment long after the original exposure source is gone."
"Over a lifetime, these toxic
elements may accumulate inside the human body in tissue such as fat and bone,
being broken down and eliminated very slowly. Eventually, this increasing toxic
burden can trigger a variety of physical and cognitive disorders, including
depression, anxiety, memory loss, and fatigue. Even at relatively low levels,
toxic elements have the destructive capability to damage nerves and tissue.
Strong clinical evidence points to their potential role in early
neurodevelopment disorders, such as Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, as
well as in neurodegenerative conditions of aging such as Parkinson's and
Alzheimer's disease. Heart disease, impaired kidney function, respiratory
illness, weakened immune function, gastrointestinal dysfunction, and increased
cancer risk have also been linked to chronic toxic element exposure."
"The Toxic Element Exposure Profile
assesses levels of 22 potentially damaging elements using a hair sample. A
substantial body of scientific literature supports hair analysis as an accurate,
reliable gauge of long-term toxic exposure. Because hair follicles are exposed
to the blood supply during growth, element concentrations in hair reflect
concentration in other body tissues. Should levels be elevated, a variety of
clinical and lifestyle interventions can be implemented to reduce toxic burden.
Follow-up hair testing provides a good indication of long-term treatment
effectiveness (after 3-4 months)."
What Methods Are Used
to Detox Heavy Metal Contamination?
Chelation is the primary
method used to remove toxic heavy metals from the body. Chelation is a term
commonly seen in the discussion of heavy metal contamination. Chelating
compounds, agents or molecules have the affinity for bonding metal ions with
two or more of the atoms of the chelating agent. The resulting bond is stronger
than the existing bond of the metal ion in the body. The chelator pulls the
metal ion away from the body molecules and carries it away. Another important
feature of a chelating agent is the ability to hold the metal ion while being
discharged by the liver into the digestive tract or the kidneys into the urine.
The metal ion must not be allowed to recycle from the intestinal tract back into
the blood stream.
Toxic heavy metal ions can become
captured within the body. Other ions are carried in the blood where they
are captured or discharged by the liver or kidneys. Those ions discharged by the
liver into the intestinal tract are often picked up again and recycled
back into the blood. Some of the ions can remain in the urine and feces where
they can be measured in the laboratory. Toxic heavy metal ions can be
discharged from the body in feces, urine, hair, sweat and discarded skin cells.
Chelation of toxic heavy metals from
the body can be accomplished by the use of intravenous chelators, oral chelators
or by chelating vitamins, minerals and supplements. The following are the
popular pharmaceutical chelators as mentioned by Dietrich Klinghardt M.D., Ph.D. at
the Jean Piaget Department at the University of Geneva, Switzerland. Dr.
Klinghardt made the following presentation titled,
"A Comprehensive Review of Heavy Metal Detoxification and Clinical Pearls from 30
Years of Medical Practice", at a conference held in October 2002 to physicians and dentists
from Europe, Israel, several Arab countries and Asia.
Pharmaceuticals that are generally
administered orally or injected
as an intravenous (IV) or intramuscular (IM) drug are:
Dimercaprol
(British Anti-Lewisite - BAL or dimercaptopropanol) was developed by the British during World War II
as a chelation agent for arsenic (Lewisite arsenic poison used by the British
and Germans) during trench warfare in World War I. It is administered via deep
IM injections only for chelation of arsenic, mercury and lead. About 50% is
rapidly metabolized to inactive metabolites.
DMSA
(Dimercapto Succinic Acid) (Succimer) is available in intravenous (IV) form or
oral form. Succimer is available in oral form as Chemet.
DMSA is used to chelate heavy metals such as mercury, lead and arsenic for removal from
the body. It is not effective for other heavy metals. DMSA has the ability to cross the blood-brain barrier, and thus can
remove heavy metals from the brain. DMSA should be used after any dental work
related to amalgam (silver-mercury) fillings. DMSA can be used by people with
existing amalgam fillings to remove mercury from the body tissue. Periodic
treatments can be repeated as the existing amalgam fillings continue to leach
mercury into the body.
DMPS
(2,3-Dimercapto-1-propanesulfonic acid) was developed in the Soviet Union in
1956 for the purpose of removing radioactive polonium 210 from contaminated
workers in the nuclear industry. DMPS is also related to another chelating
agent, Dimercaprol, listed above. DMPS is rarely used in the practice of
medicine since the development of oral DMSA for the chelation of mercury,
arsenic and lead.
Desferal (also
known as Deferoxamine or Desferrioxamine) is a subcutaneous detox agent for
the removal of aluminum and excess iron from the body. Desferal binds to free
iron in the bloodstream for elimination in the urine. Excess iron can damage
various organs of the body, including the liver, and has been implicated in
coronary artery disease. Also see Desferal.
Na-EDTA
or EDTA (Edetate Disodium) forms chelates with
polyvalent metals, especially calcium, thus increasing their urinary
excretion. EDTA is commonly used to chelate calcium from the arterial
system and thereby reduce hardening of the arteries, but the claims are controversial.
It has also been found effective for the removal of aluminum and
other metals. One possible disadvantage is the redistribution of toxic heavy
metals to other areas of the body rather than completely removing them. More
information is available at Gordon
Research. Disodium EDTA has been used to increase nitric oxide in the arteries of diseased heart muscle.
EDTA is not effective in the removal of mercury. Use Oral DMSA for mercury
chelation.
Ca-EDTA
(Edetate calcium disodium) exchanges the calcium atom with a heavy metal atom
to form stable EDTA complexes that are excreted in urine. Ca-EDTA is therefore
ineffective in the removal of calcium from the arterial system. Disodium EDTA
should be used to treat hardening of the arteries.
Intravenous Vitamin
C has been used by dentists to detoxify mercury from within the
colon during amalgam removal. It is also used to detoxify lead and aluminum. Oral
vitamin C is less effective because bowel tolerance reduces the amount that
can be taken.
Penicillamine
(Cuprimine or Depen) is a chelating drug primarily used to treat Wilson's disease (an inherited
disorder affecting copper metabolism, causing cirrhosis of the liver as well
as brain and eye
problems) and rheumatoid arthritis. It removes excess copper and also binds to
and removes iron. Penicillamine is normally only available with a doctor's
prescription.
How are Diets Related to
Toxic Heavy Metal Contamination?
Vegetarians will have you believe
that eating fish, red meat, fowl and cheese greatly increases the risk of becoming
contaminated with toxic heavy metals. They cite examples like mercury in ocean
fish or cows eating grass that has been contaminated by agricultural chemicals. They sometimes
cite examples of pesticide and herbicide ingestion as the source of heavy
metals in supermarket meats. This is not the case. Actually,
vegetarians are much more likely to be contaminated by toxic heavy metals for
proven scientific reasons. Fruit, vegetables, legumes, nuts and seeds commonly
eaten by vegetarians can become easily contaminated by heavy metals occurring
naturally in the soil or the air. Vegetarians are placed at higher risk
because their diet contains fewer natural chelators than does the diet of
meat-eaters as we shall see below. Whole grains and other high-carbohydrate
foods hold toxic metal ions for release within the body. The high level of
carbohydrates in the diet results in a heavy load of glucose in the blood, and
glucose has no chelating properties. The high level of glucose causes a rise in
insulin, which is a powerful anabolic hormone. The insulin forces glucose into
the cells, turns excess glucose into triglycerides and deposits the
triglycerides in the body as saturated fats. The anabolic nature of insulin
opposes the catabolic nature of chelators. Eating meat detoxifies heavy metals from
the body naturally using amino acids, but eating fruit and whole grains causes
the accumulation of heavy metals and prevents their discharge.
Metallothioneins (MTs) are a family
of cysteine-rich, low molecular weight, metal-binding proteins that are
naturally synthesized
within cells of the body.
MTs regulate the levels of zinc, copper and selenium and bind to, or detoxify, cadmium,
mercury, platinum and silver. MTs prevent reactive oxygen species (ROS or free
radical ions such as heavy metals) from attacking the cell membrane lipids,
mitochondrial DNA and damaging the ATP (energy) generation structure of the
cell. This is also known as oxidative stress. Free radical attack of the cell
DNA causes cancer. The production of MTs is dependent on the availability of
dietary minerals such as zinc, copper and selenium, and the amino acids
histidine and cysteine. A deficiency of these minerals and amino acids leads to
a deficiency of metallothioneins and the accumulation of heavy metals. The
vegetarian diet is naturally deficient in zinc and amino acids, thereby leading
to a deficiency of protective metallothioneins resulting in heavy metal
accumulation in adults and autism in infants. A diet to increase
metallothioneins and reduce heavy metal contamination in children would
certainly be beneficial, but the mother's poor diet during pregnancy has already
done extensive damage to the baby's brain.
Many of the amino acids found in the proteins
of meat are good chelators. Red meat, fish, fowl and seafood are foods that
provide natural chelators of toxic heavy metals. The diet presented here is abundant in protein
from meat. The branched chain amino acids (BCAAs) in cows' whey amino acid protein
isolates are also very good chelators of heavy metals. In addition, essential
fatty acids, essential vitamins and essential minerals are good chelators.
Antioxidants such as alpha lipoic acid and selenium are good chelating
supplements. The
diet program presented here contains all of these important natural chelators.
Do not take soy protein because it does not have the required branched chain amino
acids.
Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt made the
following comments in his presentation at the 2002 conference referenced above.
Detox
Methods
"There
are many considerations in choosing detox agents.
After choosing the appropriate agent for the individual client and
particular metal and exact chemical form of it, we have to consider the body
compartment where the metal is stored. For
example, the algae chlorella is ideal for removing virtually all toxic metals
from the gut but has too little effect on mercury stored in the brain.
Intravenous glutathione may reach the intracellular environment, even
in the brain, but is fairly ineffective in removing mercury from the gut.
Each agent has a primary place of action, which determines when, how
much and for how long it is used. Agents
that have multiple effects on compounds of different metals in the various
body compartments are the basis for our detox program. Most specific agents are used for special situations only."
High
protein, mineral, fatty acid and fluid intake.
Rationale:
Proteins provide the important precursors to the endogenous metal detox and shuttle
agents, such as coeruloplasmin, metallothioneine, glutathione and others. The
branched chain amino acids in cow and goat whey have valuable independent
detox effects. Amino acid supplements, especially those with a concentration of branched
chain amino acids, are valuable.
Metals attach themselves only in places that are programmed for attachment of metal
ions. Mineral deficiency provides the opportunity for toxic metals to attach
themselves to vacant binding sites. A healthy mineral base is a prerequisite
for all metal detoxification attempts (selenium, zinc, manganese, germanium, molybdenum
etc.). Substituting minerals can detoxify the body by itself. Just as
important are electrolytes (sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium), which help
to transport toxic waste across the extracellular space toward the lymphatic
and venous vessels.
Lipids (made from fatty acids) make up 60-80
% of the central nervous system and need to be constantly replenished.
Deficiency makes the nervous system vulnerable to the fat soluble metals,
such as metallic mercury which is constantly escaping as odorless and invisible vapor from the dental amalgam fillings.
Without enough fluid intake the kidneys may
become contaminated with metals. The basal membranes swell and the
kidneys can no longer efficiently filtrate toxins. Adding a balanced
electrolyte solution in small amounts to water helps to restore intra and
extracellular fluid balance.
Most people think of special diets
as a means of avoiding toxic heavy metal contamination and not as a source for
decontamination. The organic, vegetarian lifestyle is a good example.
Vegetarians tend to prefer organic foods exclusively. This "purest"
attitude is simplistic and not scientifically sound. Vegetarians rarely
understand the severe lack of natural chelators in their diets.
Many fruits and vegetables are
classified as organic when in fact they cannot be produced without the
application of insecticides. Apples are a good example. Those beautiful worm-free organic apples in the supermarket are a fraud. Apples cannot be grown
without worm infestations. The opposite is true of other fruits and vegetables
that are normally grown without any pesticides. These are naturally organic, and
charging a higher price for the organic label is fraud.
A large percentage of the organic
fruits and vegetables sold in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada and Australia
are grown in other countries such as Mexico, Central America, South America and
Southeast Asia. These crops are commonly sprayed with insecticides that are
forbidden in the destination country. The fruits and vegetables are falsely
classified as organic and routed through several middlemen before reaching the
destination country. Not only are they not organic as classified, but they may have
been sprayed with illegal cancer-causing insecticides. They may also
contain toxic heavy metals. Buying organic fruits and vegetables
may make you feel good emotionally, but it is an expensive lie.
Do-It-Yourself
Heavy Metal Chelation Protocol
The American Medical Association
(AMA) and most doctors recognize toxic heavy metal poisoning, and doctors are
necessary in order to obtain laboratory testing. The doctors and laboratories
have placed a lock on the system in order to prevent you from analyzing and
treating your own health problems. These doctors generally recommend expensive
and hazardous IV chelation while rejecting any protocol utilizing
over-the-counter vitamins, minerals, supplements and diet.
Doctors who specialize in
alternative medicine usually take a more flexible approach to toxic heavy metal
poisoning. They often utilize nonprescription supplements in their treatments
while ignoring diet. Some alternative medicine doctors
recommend the vegetarian diet out of ignorance of the hazard, or they are religious vegetarians themselves. They should not be
consulted for any of your health concerns.
Vitamin and health food stores
generally emphasize vitamins, minerals and supplements, but they often ignore
diet, meat, protein, amino acids, cod liver oil and colloidal minerals as good
heavy metal chelating foods. These stores are either ignorant of the heavy metal
health hazard of the vegetarian diet or suppress the information so as not to
alienate their vegetarian customers. This web page bypasses all of these
self-serving prejudices to present the best methods for improving your health.
Step No. 1
- Toxic Heavy Metal
Prevention and Normal Contamination Detox Protocol.
Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt stated in
the above references, that the high-carbohydrate diet as recommended by the
USDA
Food Guide Pyramid promotes the accumulation of toxic heavy metals that
have been unknowingly ingested. Dr. Klinghardt also stated that the
high-carbohydrate, protein-deficient vegetarian diet promotes the accumulation
of toxic heavy metals. He recommends that the diet to prevent the accumulation and
elimination of toxic heavy metals from the body is a high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet as
recommended here.
The
following diet program has abundant amounts of natural chelators from the food
and supplements including:
Vitamin supplements. Many vitamins are
natural chelators.
Mineral supplements and colloidal
minerals. These healthy metals and minerals displace toxic heavy metals and
thereby allow them to be naturally discharged from the body. Toxic heavy
metals cause a depletion of trace minerals that must be replaced by taking a
colloidal mineral supplement.
MSM. Sulfur provided by MSM allows pharmaceutical
chelators like DMSA to work better. MSM is also a natural chelator itself.
Antioxidants such as alpha lipoic acid,
selenium, zinc, CoEnzyme Q-10 and
vitamins A, C and E attach themselves to toxic heavy metals and thereby allow them
to be naturally discharged from the body.
Whey protein powder. Individual
amino acids and branch chain amino acids provided by whey protein powder are powerful, natural, healthy
chelators that remove toxic heavy metals from the body.
L-glutathione. The most powerful antioxidant
in the body is the amino acid L-glutathione. It cannot be taken orally because the digestive system breaks
it down into the three amino acid constituents: cystine, glutamic acid, and
glycine. This program is rich in all of the amino acids which allow the
body to make L-glutathione.
High-protein, low-carbohydrate diet. An abundance of natural, healthy chelators in the
form of amino acids, vitamins and minerals is supplied by this diet.
Essential fatty acids that promote
natural chelation.
High-Protein,
Low-Carb Breakfast Two eggs fried in refined coconut oil topped with Swiss cheese. Half
an avocado. Tomato juice with one level teaspoon L-glutamine amino acid,
one heaping teaspoon of low-carb whey protein powder and one capful of
colloidal minerals. One tablespoon Carlson's lemon-flavored cod liver oil.
Vitamins, minerals and supplements.
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High-Protein, Low-Carb Lunch Left-over baked chicken with stewed combination of eggplant and
tomatoes. Reverse osmosis water. Vitamins, minerals and supplements.
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High-Protein, Low-Carb Dinner 7-bone beef roast cooked in a Crock-pot with diced tomatoes. Reverse osmosis drinking
water. Vitamins, minerals and supplements.
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High-Protein, Low-Carb Breakfast 100% ground beef fried in coconut oil topped with Swiss cheese. Add fried mushrooms and boiled asparagus.
Reverse osmosis water,
potassium chloride salt substitute, vitamins, minerals and supplements.
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High-Protein,
Low-Carb Lunch Gas-grilled lamb riblets. Shoulder steaks are also very good. Cooked red peppers and tomatoes. Reverse osmosis water, cod
liver oil, potassium chloride salt substitute, vitamins, minerals and
supplements.
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High-Protein,
Low-Carb Dinner Baked farm-raised salmon fillet with boiled asparagus. Always enjoy real butter on cooked vegetables. Reverse osmosis water, potassium
chloride salt substitute, vitamins, minerals and supplements.
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The following web page lists most of the
vitamins, minerals and supplements that must be taken in addition to the diet
recommendations. This web page has links to the currently recommended
online sources.
Calcium / Magnesium Balance - Contrary
to the standard nutritional myth, most people consume an excess amount of
calcium while suffering from a deficiency of magnesium. The hard cheese
recommended in the diet program presented here contains more than an ample
amount of calcium, and the vitamin program contains supplemental magnesium. Do
not take extra calcium tables if you eat the hard cheese.
Sodium / Potassium Balance - Sodium is
very destructive to the mineral balance in the body, and most people receive an
excessive amount of unhealthy sodium from common table salt in processed foods.
Potassium is generally deficient in most people's diet. Therefore, you should
restrict salt in the diet program presented here and add supplemental potassium
by using Morton's Salt Substitute (potassium chloride). Do not use other
brands that may contain monopotassium glutamate.
Notice! The supplements recommended in
this step are unlikely to produce any negative symptoms.
In addition to the above, the
following supplement should also be taken.
Essence
of Pure Cilantro - According
to Dr. Klinghardt, "This kitchen herb is capable of mobilizing mercury,
cadmium, lead and aluminum in both bones and the central nervous system."
Essence of Pure Cilantro
supports the natural liver
detoxification system and heart function.
Essence of Pure Cilantro
supports the P450 enzyme system for
heavy metal detoxification.
Essence of Pure Cilantro
supports organ function, including the
pancreas and intestines. It also stimulates the flow of digestive
juices. This is the true mountain-grown cilantro.
Serving: Add one (1) tablespoon to the
tomato juice and protein drink
recommended in the diet program above. It also gives the tomato juice a nice
Mexican salsa flavor. Also add the colloidal minerals to this drink. It is
best taken with breakfast because Step No. 3 below is to be done in the late
evening.
Step No. 3 - Detox Protocol for More
Effective Chelation
Notice! The supplements recommended in
this step are unlikely to produce any negative symptoms.
The following proven chelation process is
recommended for anyone with a suspected or known contamination from toxic heavy
metals. Healthy people can also add the following protocol on a periodic or
annual basis to insure that heavy metals are removed from the body. This step is
in addition to steps number 1 and 2 above. The entire program must be followed
carefully for healing.
Steps number 1 through 3
are recommended for preventing and treating other health problems in addition to toxic heavy metal
contamination, including coronary artery disease, carotid artery disease,
hypertension, fibromyalgia, inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis,
arthritis, leg ulcers, enlarged prostate, damaged nerves, multiple sclerosis,
eye problems, chronic ear infections, sinus problems, bronchial asthma, cystic
fibrosis, fibrocystic breast disease, Lupus, polymyalgia rheumatica, carpal
tunnel syndrome, migraine headaches and general anti-aging. The following websites
have more details about this chelation protocol.
Select either Ca-EDTA or LipoPhos EDTA below.
Ca-EDTA is less expensive but does not chelate calcium from the arteries.
Ca-EDTA may not be as effective as LipoPhos EDTA for heavy metal chelation.
Ca-EDTA
(Calcium Disodium EDTA) exchanges the calcium atom with a heavy metal atom to
form stable EDTA complexes that are excreted in the urine. Ca-EDTA is therefore
ineffective in the removal of calcium from the arterial system. Disodium EDTA
should be used to treat hardening of the arteries. Ca-EDTA is also ineffective
in crossing the intestinal barrier, and only 5% to 15% is able to enter the
blood. This is compensated for by having a higher dose of Ca-EDTA in the capsules. Ca-EDTA is
not effective in the removal of mercury. Use Oral DMSA in Step No. 4 below for
mercury chelation. Ca-EDTA is much less expensive than LipoPhos EDTA. More
information is available at Gordon
Research.
LipoPhos EDTA
(Disodium EDTA plus Essential Phospholipids) is an awesome product. It forms chelates with
polyvalent metals, especially calcium, thus increasing their urinary
excretion. EDTA is commonly used to chelate calcium from the arterial
system and thereby reduce hardening of the arteries, but the claims are controversial.
It has also been found effective for the removal of aluminum and
other metals. One possible disadvantage is the redistribution of toxic heavy
metals to others areas of the body rather than complete removal. Disodium EDTA has been used to increase nitric oxide in the arteries of diseased heart muscle.
EDTA is not effective in the removal of mercury. Use Oral DMSA in Step No. 4 below for
mercury chelation.
"LipoPhos EDTA offers primary support
for the health of the circulatory system. LipoPhos EDTA contains Essential
Phospholipids (EPL), which may play an important role in supporting LDL
cholesterol, total cholesterol and serum triglycerides within normal levels,
and in supporting healthy HDL cholesterol within normal levels. The essential
polyunsaturated fatty acids in LipoPhos EDTA can 'fluidize' the cellular
membrane repair function. This is of key importance in keeping our cells
youthful, and supports the function of the liver, the nerves, and the
circulatory and immune systems. EPL has a
liposomal structure of tiny cell like structures, in the nanometer size range,
that can get through the acidic stomach and then easily absorb from the
intestinal tract. The oral delivery system of EPL offers both protection and
delivery of their valuable nutrients, approaching the intravenous level of
assimilation. When EDTA is encapsulated in EPL microspheres, as in this
product, even large doses (2 grams or more) do not produce diarrhea, and over
90% of the EDTA enters the blood stream."
Caution:
LipoPhos EDTA or DMSA could cause an abnormally low level of potassium leading to
symptoms of fainting, low blood pressure and chest pains. Low potassium can be a
life-threatening situation by causing a heart attack. Drink Campbell's low-sodium tomato
juice which is fortified with potassium. Consult a doctor
immediately if any of these symptoms are encountered.
Serrapeptase is a proteolytic enzyme isolated from the micro-organism Serratia E15. This enzyme is naturally processed commercially today through fermentation and was discovered in the silkworm intestine. This immunologically active enzyme is completely bound to the alpha 2 macroglobulin in biological fluids. Histological studies reveal powerful anti-inflammatory effects of this naturally-occurring enzyme.
Serrapeptase digests nonliving tissue, blood clots, cysts, arterial plaque and inflammation in all forms. The late German physician, Dr. Hans Nieper, used Serrapeptase to treat arterial blockage in his coronary patients.
Serrapeptase protects against stroke and is reportedly more effective and quicker than
EDTA chelation treatments in removing arterial plaque. He also reports that Serrapeptase dissolves blood clots and causes varicose veins to shrink or diminish. Dr. Nieper told of a woman scheduled for hand amputation and a man scheduled for bypass surgery who both recovered quickly without surgery after treatment with
Serrapeptase.
Do not take serrapeptase with prescription
blood thinning drugs.
Science
Behind Nattokinase - "Doctor Hiroyuki Sumi had long researched thrombolytic enzymes searching for a natural agent that could successfully dissolve thrombus associated with cardiac and cerebral infarction (blood clots associated
with heart attacks and stroke), and can degrade fibrin, which coagulates prior to full clot formation. Sumi discovered nattokinase in 1980 while working as a researcher and majoring in physiological chemistry at Chicago University Medical School."
Do not take nattokinase with prescription
blood thinning drugs.
N-Acetyl
Cysteine
(NAC) Sustain is a time release amino acid. N-acetyl cysteine is one
of three sulfur-containing amino acids. This essential amino acid acts as an
antioxidant, and detoxifies many harmful chemicals including those from
cigarette smoke, pollution and alcohol, as well as copper and heavy toxic
metals. Cysteine binds to heavy metals for removal from the body. Additional information and an alternate source can be found at HerbalRemedies.com.
Serving:
Do not take with food. Eat dinner
at 6:00 PM. Drink only reverse osmosis water thereafter. Take the following at
8:00 PM with reverse osmosis water only. Sometimes pills can plug the outlet of the stomach causing an acid stomach sensation. If so,
lie on the left side and agitate the
abdominal area. Stay upright for at least an hour after taking them. Go to sleep on the right side
so the stomach outlet is down. People with liver problems or women
who are pregnant should
consult their doctor before taking these products. Continue the following
protocol for one month followed by a one-month rest. Repeat the protocol as
desired or as necessary. Choose between Ca-EDTA or LipoPhos EDTA as discussed above.
An alternate time schedule is to take the supplements at 3:00 PM between lunch
and dinner without having an afternoon snack.
Ca-EDTA - Males should take
three (3) 500 mg capsules per day for one month. Females should take two (2)
capsules per day for one month. Reduce to one capsule per day thereafter as a maintenance program
if desired. Up to 1000 mg per 35 pounds of body weight (4000 mg for a 140
pound person) per day has been suggested in a study by Abbott
Laboratories for treating asymptomatic lead intoxication.
Important - Ca-EDTA removes
trace minerals from the digestive tract. Therefore, supplementation with the colloidal minerals
as listed below is essential to prevent deficiencies.
LipoPhos EDTA - Males should take
1 fl. oz. (30 ml) twice a week (say, Monday and Thursday) for one month. Females should take 1/2 fl. oz. (15
ml) twice a
week for one month. Rest for one month before repeating the protocol. Repeat
this cycle several times as needed or desired.
Important - Refrain from taking any vitamins, supplements, serrapeptase, N-acetyl cysteine,
cilantro, colloidal minerals, potassium salt, tomato juice or other seasoned
foods for 24 hours after taking the LipoPhos. Eat acceptable meat, fowl, fish, seafood and low-carb vegetables.
Coffee and tea are also OK. LipoPhos EDTA removes
trace minerals from the digestive tract. Therefore, after 24 hours supplement
the diet with vitamins plus the recommendations listed below, including colloidal minerals,
which are essential in the prevention of mineral deficiencies.
Caution:
LipoPhos EDTA could cause an abnormally low level of potassium leading to
symptoms of fainting, low blood pressure and chest pains.
Low potassium can be a life-threatening situation by causing a heart attack.
Consult a doctor immediately if any of these symptoms are encountered.
Serrapeptase - Males should
take two (2) 40,000
IU capsules per day for
one month. Females should take one (1) capsule per day for one month.
Serrapeptase can cause dryness to the mouth and mucous membranes.
N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC) -
Males should take three (3) 600 mg capsules per
day for one month. Females should take two (2) capsules per day for one month.
Reduce to one capsule per day thereafter as a
maintenance program if desired.
Cilantro - Males should add
two (2) tablespoons of cilantro as specified in Step No. 2 above to the water.
Females should add one (1) tablespoon of cilantro.
Colloidal Minerals - Males should take
a 1 oz (30 ml) serving of colloidal minerals as listed here or on the following web page with
reverse osmosis water or low-sodium tomato juice with a
meal three times a day for one month as a replacement for the essential trace
minerals lost during chelation.
Reduce to one serving per day thereafter as a maintenance program. Females
should take slightly less.
Step No. 4 - Advanced Detox Protocol for a
Serious
Toxic Heavy Metal Contamination.
Notice! DMSA recommended in this step
could produce negative symptoms. See the comments listed for Succimer, which
also has the brand name Chemet in the USA.
DMSA
(Dimercapto Succinic Acid) can be purchased without a doctor's prescription. While cases of acute lead, mercury, arsenic and cadmium poisoning are rare, they do require immediate treatment. Fortunately
however, there are safe and effective ways to chelate or remove these harmful substances from the body.
DMSA, or Meso-2,3-dimercaptosuccinic acid, is a very effective chelation method.
DMSA is a sulfhydryl-containing compound that binds to metallic elements within the blood and
removes them from the body. DMSA is a potent chelator of mercury. This water-soluble, non-toxic,
orally-administered substance has been in use as an antidote for heavy metal toxicity since the 1950s.
Recent clinical use has substantiated DMSA's effectiveness and overall safety as one of the premier metal chelation compounds.
DMSA chelates heavy metals from the soft body
tissue. It does not remove mercury from amalgam fillings as commonly claimed. It
does not distribute mercury from the amalgam filling to other areas of the body
as erroneously claimed. Amalgam fillings are separated from the blood
system and therefore, out of reach of the DMSA. The DMSA also binds tightly to
the mercury once it is encountered and removed from the soft body tissue. The
DMSA will not release the mercury in another area of the body. Oral DMSA enters
the bloodstream through the digestive tract and is carried throughout the body.
It can circulate throughout the soft tissue of the jaw and thereby remove
mercury that has accumulated after leaching from dental amalgams. Therefore, the
use of DMSA by people with amalgam fillings is perfectly safe and highly
recommended.
Caution:
The combination of LipoPhos EDTA and DMSA could cause an abnormally low level of
potassium leading to symptoms of fainting, low blood pressure and chest pains.
Low potassium can be a life-threatening situation by causing a heart attack.
Consult a doctor immediately if any of these symptoms are encountered.
Step numbers 1 and 2 above must be taken with
DMSA to insure essential mineral replacement during the protocol. Step number 3
above is also recommended. The combination of EDTA and DMSA has been shown to be
more effective than DMSA alone, although the EDTA can be omitted when taking the
DMSA.
Serving:
Do not take DMSA with food. Eat dinner
at 6:00 PM. Drink only reverse osmosis water thereafter. Take the following at
8:00 PM with reverse osmosis water only. People with liver problems or women
who are pregnant should
consult their doctor before taking these products. An alternate time schedule is to take the supplements at 3:00 PM between lunch
and dinner without having an afternoon snack.
DMSA - Males should take three (3)
100 mg capsules per
day on an empty stomach every other day for one month, followed by a month rest period. Repeat
the protocol for several more cycles, as necessary. Females should take two
(2) capsules per day. Do not take on a
maintenance or continual basis.
Important - DMSA removes
trace minerals from the digestive tract and body. Therefore, supplementation with
colloidal minerals listed below is essential to prevent deficiencies.
MSM (methylsulfonylmethane) - Take
one (1) 1000 mg capsule with each meal plus one capsule with the DMSA. MSM
supplies extra organic sulfur that prevents the body from metabolizing the
DMSA.
Cilantro - Males should add
two (2) tablespoon of cilantro as specified in Step No. 2 above to the water.
Females should add one (1) tablespoon of cilantro.
Colloidal Minerals - Take
one serving of colloidal minerals as listed on the following web page with a
meal three times a day on those days when DMSA is not taken as a replacement for the essential trace minerals.
Reduce to one serving per day thereafter as a maintenance program.
Common Heavy
Metal Myths and Detox Treatments to Avoid
Farm raised salmon and other farm
raised fish do not have mercury contamination. Don't believe the lies.
Regular supermarket fruits and
vegetables most likely do not have heavy metal contamination, and organic fruits and
vegetables are not necessarily uncontaminated. See the comments below explaining
why organic foods could pose a higher risk than regularly grown foods.
Many of the negative comments about
amalgam dental fillings are wildly exaggerated. Yes, the mercury in amalgam does
enter the body, but many of the ailments attributed to mercury are false. Do not
get new amalgam dental fillings, and do not remove the old ones. One
holistic vegetarian nutritionist claimed his hair loss was caused by mercury contamination
from his amalgam fillings which he recently had removed. This claim is false.
Mercury does not cause hair loss. Perhaps his holistic diet gave him cancer
which had been treated with chemotherapy, and he was using mercury as a
scapegoat to hide the health problem caused by his vegetarian diet.
Aluminum is not the cause of
Alzheimer's disease as commonly claimed. The fact that Alzheimer's disease (or dementia) is epidemic and expected to get much worse is no surprise.
Carbohydrates are the primary cause of Alzheimer's Disease. The USDA
Food Guide Pyramid contains an
outrageously high percentage of carbohydrates and more and more people are
attempting to follow the guidelines. The most damaging foods are fruit, whole grains and sugar.
Carbohydrates cause an increase in the level of blood insulin which is a very
powerful anabolic hormone. The function of insulin is to force glucose into
cells for energy, convert excess glucose to fatty acids and to deposit those
fats in the body for storage. Insulin has many negative and very unhealthy
side effects. Insulin also forces glycated low-density lipoproteins (LDL),
glycated hemoglobin, glycated protein and oxidized polyunsaturated omega-6
vegetable fatty acids into
the wall of the arteries, causing heart disease and other artery diseases.
Hyperinsulinemia (high blood insulin level) and hyperglycemia (high blood
glucose level) creates glycated
protein molecules that are deposited outside and around nerve
cells, thereby causing Alzheimer's disease.
Glycation occurs when polysaccharide molecule chains (complex
carbohydrates also called glycans) are attached to another molecule such as
LDL, protein, or hemoglobin. Carbohydrates cause Alzheimer's
disease, not eating meat or animal fats. Eating the following foods are the cause Alzheimer's disease.
Fruit and fruit juices.
Whole grains and refined
grains.
Legumes (beans).
High fructose corn syrup.
Sugar, glucose, fructose and honey.
Vegetable, seed and nut
omega-6 polyunsaturated fats and oils.
The following is a list of some commonly recommended detox treatments for heavy metal contamination that should be avoided because of their side effects or ineffectiveness.
Chlorella is a green algae product
that has been highly touted as a heavy metal chelator along with a broad
assortment of other beneficial health claims. Chlorella is not recommended
because it causes stomach pain and discomfort. The benefits are not justified
given all of the other detox treatments available. The causes for the intestinal
tract discomforts are unknown.
Garlic is a vegetable or herb that is
also touted highly as a wonder super food. Some of these claims could be
true, but the terrible body and mouth odor produced by people who eat garlic is
simply not worth the benefits. Garlic that has been deodorized has lost these
beneficial properties. Do not take garlic as a heavy metal detox agent, and
don't eat garlic for any other health reason.
Acupuncture does not remove toxic
heavy metals nor does it prevent the damage to the body that can be done by
toxic heavy metals. Acupuncture also raises the risks of contraction a deadly
disease such as hepatitis C or HIV. Do not bother with acupuncture. It is
dangerous and ineffective.
Psychotherapy does nothing whatsoever
in reducing the toxic effects of heavy metal contamination. Mental therapy may
cause a person to accept his condition more easily, but that is a negative
response. Psychotherapy may cause a person to avoid taking positive detoxing
steps as outlined here.
Vegetarian diets are actually the
cause of increased heavy metal contamination, not the cure.
Chinese medicine and herbal products
have frequently been found to be contaminated by heavy metals. Avoid these
herbal medical products as a general rule. They do not detoxify heavy metals as
commonly claimed. DMSA listed above was developed in China to treat toxic heavy metal
contamination because ancient Chinese medicine and herbs do not work.
Fasting and fruit fasting are both
detrimental to one's health and should never be used in an attempt to detoxify the
body. Fasting and fruit fasting can seriously harm your health and do not remove
any toxins from the body.
Flushes of the colon, liver or
gallbladder as commonly advised in many alternative medicine resources are
detrimental to one's health and should never be used in an attempt to detoxify the
body. The exceptions here are the approved medical procedures used by a
physician.
Antiperspirants do not cause
aluminum poisoning.
Aloe should not be used in an attempt
to detoxify heavy metals.
Noni juice should not be used in an attempt
to detoxify heavy metals.
Green tea does not detoxify heavy metals.
Don't believe the tea salesmen.
Alfalfa sprouts and barley greens
should not be used in an attempt
to detoxify heavy metals.
Zeolites should not be used in an attempt
to detoxify heavy metals. Products labeled "liquid
zeolite" often claim that they detoxify heavy metal contamination from the
body. These claims are not true. Zeolites do not detoxify heavy metals from the body.
You can never be sure what you are taking because there are so many different chemical structures in the zeolite category.
All zeolite molecules are much too large to pass through the intestinal lining
into the blood. They never reach the body. The brain/blood barrier is even more
restrictive. Therefore, they never have the opportunity to detoxify the body or the
brain. Liquid zeolites do not perform any healthy function in the body. All of the
claims are false. Zeolites can be harmful in several ways. Liquid zeolites
contain toxic heavy metals themselves, such as aluminum. Liquid zeolite can
upset the healthy balance of minerals in the body by stripping essential trace
minerals out of the food in the intestinal tract. Zeolites can scavenge
healthy minerals from food, such as magnesium and potassium that already tend
to be deficient in most people. Zeolites tend to scavenge iron from the food we eat. This is
especially undesirable in younger women and those who are already anemic. Do not waste your
money on liquid zeolites that could be harmful. If you have a high level of iron,
simply give blood.
Bentonite clay should not be used in an attempt
to detoxify heavy metals. Do not take bentonite clay as a heavy
metal detox supplement. These products have the same problems as zeolites listed
above. They can cause harm by removing essential minerals from the food.
Colloidal silver should not be used in an attempt
to detoxify heavy metals.
Fiber supplements, such as psyllium, and high-fiber foods
are often touted as having the ability to remove toxins from the digestive
tract. However, the negative side effects suggest that fiber not be used. Fiber
supplements and high-fiber foods feed pathogenic bacteria in the digestive tract, especially the colon.
"These data suggest that HA promotes adhesion to laminin and may thereby facilitate invasion of the basement membrane and metastasis in colon carcinoma."
Mercury
Contamination
Symptoms - Mild symptoms or no
symptoms whatsoever are produced from mercury contamination from amalgam dental fillings. The cause and effect link between mild mercury contamination and poor
health is difficult to prove. For this reason, the health risk from amalgam
fillings is hotly debated. Hair loss
is not a symptom of mercury contamination from amalgam fillings as commonly claimed.
Acute mercury poisoning causes
psychological, neurological and immunological problems in all humans. Common
acute
symptoms are:
Paresthesia
(paraesthesia) is a sensation of tingling, pricking, or numbness of the skin
with no apparent physical cause.
Dysarthria
is a speech disorder that is due to a weakness or loss of coordination of the
speech muscles. Speech is slow, weak, imprecise or uncoordinated.
Visual disorders.
Deafness or loss of
hearing.
Teeth problems with
deterioration of the alveolar bone resulting in the loosening of the teeth.
Renal
failure or kidney failure in which the kidneys fail to function properly.
Hepatic failure (or liver
failure) in which the liver fails to function properly.
Digestion problems with
diarrhea and dehydration caused by damage to the mucosa lining of the small
intestines.
Mental and nerve damage
resulting in tremors, hyper-excitement, lethargy or overactive reflexes.
Comments - Follow
the detox diet protocol listed above with DMSA, the oral chelator of choice. Medical testing and diagnoses may suggest
a more aggressive IV chelation therapy to remove higher levels of mercury that have built up in a person's body over
time. Removal of amalgam dental
fillings is not warranted in most people. Avoid eating shark, swordfish, king mackerel,
and tile fish. All other fish and all other meats are acceptable.
Symptoms - Lead toxicity effects the
central nervous system. Common serious symptoms are:
Central nervous system symptoms
can include tremors, mood changes, aggression, seizures, coma, and learning
disabilities, and mental retardation in children.
Peripheral nervous system symptoms
can include tremors, reduced coordination and loss of muscular control.
Walking gait is not normal.
Renal failure
or kidney failure in which the kidneys fail to function properly.
Cardiovascular disease can be
caused or aggravated by lead toxicity.
Fertility can be decreased.
Bones accumulate and store lead
that can later circulate throughout the body.
Gastrointestinal systems can be
constipation, cramping and chronic abdominal pain.
Comments - Follow
the detox diet protocol listed above. Medical testing and diagnoses may suggest
a more aggressive IV chelation therapy to remove higher levels of lead that have built up in a person's body over
time. Find and eliminate the source.
EDTA
Chelation of Lead Study - Aggressive approach in the treatment of
acute lead encephalopathy with an extraordinarily high concentration of lead.
Succimer
is a lead chelator. It works by trapping lead in the body and removing it in the
urine. A doctor's prescription is required.
Symptoms - Arsenic toxicity effects the central nervous
system in a similar manner as lead, but the gastrointestinal symptoms are generally more
severe. Common serious symptoms are:
Central nervous system symptoms
can include tremors, mood changes, aggression, clammy sweats, seizures,
delirium, mental confusion and coma.
Peripheral nervous system symptoms
can include tremors, reduced coordination and loss of control.
Renal failure
(or kidney failure) in which the kidneys fail to function properly.
Gastrointestinal systems can be
diarrhea, constipation, thirst, greenish or yellowish vomiting, cramping and chronic abdominal pain.
Dryness of throat. Difficulty in swallowing.
Comments - Follow
the detox diet protocol listed above. Medical testing and diagnoses may suggest
other treatments as well. Arsenic is normally discharged from the body naturally. A
significant reading suggests a recent contamination or an ongoing contamination. Find and eliminate the source.
Rice grown in Southeast Asia could be contaminated from cancer-causing arsenic found naturally in the soil and water.
"Eating large amounts of rice grown in affected areas could also be a health risk, scientists said."
"Arsenic consumption leads to higher rates of some cancers, including tumours of the lung, bladder and skin, and other lung conditions. Some of these effects show up decades after the first exposure.
"
Symptoms - The inhalation of cadmium
fumes and other types of exposure can cause sever symptoms as follows:
Flu like symptoms including muscle
ache, fever and chills.
Bronchitis and pulmonary edema
occurs with severe exposure along with a cough, headache, fever, chills, dryness
of the throat and nose, and chest pains.
Renal failure
(or kidney failure) in which the kidneys fail to function properly.
Hepatic failure (or liver
failure) in which the liver fails to function properly.
Comments - Follow
the detox diet protocol listed above. Medical testing and diagnoses may suggest
a more aggressive IV chelation therapy to remove higher levels of cadmium that have built up in a person's body over
time. Find and eliminate the source.
Comments - Follow
the detox diet protocol listed above. Medical testing and diagnoses may suggest
a more aggressive IV chelation therapy to remove higher levels of nickel that have built up in a person's body over
time. Find and eliminate the source.
Symptoms - Iron is an essential metal
that must be kept within a healthy range. Low iron gives symptoms of fatigue
and low energy. High iron many not present any symptoms whatsoever. Meat
contains heme iron in which the iron is attached to hemoglobin. This is the good
form that the body uses. Excess heme iron can be easily discharged. Non-heme
iron or elemental iron ions are found in vegetables and grains. Non-heme
iron is subject to oxidation. This is the unhealthy
form of iron that has been shown to contribute to heart disease.
Comments - Children can suffer
iron poisoning by overdosing on the parent's iron tablet.
Iron poisoning is the leading cause of poisoning deaths in children. Symptoms begin
with acute gastroenteritis followed by a quiescent period resulting in shock and
hepatic failure. Diagnosis is by measuring serum iron, detecting radiopaque iron
tablets in the GI tract, or detecting unexplained metabolic acidosis in patients
with other findings suggesting iron poisoning. Treatment for a substantial
ingestion is usually whole-bowel irrigation and chelation therapy with IV
deferoxamine.
Excess
iron is easily reduced in less serious cases by simply giving blood.
Nuclear
Radiation Contamination From an Accident or Nuclear Bomb
Symptoms - Problem throughout the body, vomiting, high
heart rate, aches, bleeding gums, blood in stool, blood in urine, and etc.
Testing - Geiger counter or other nuclear test equipment.
Treatment - Take potassium iodine tables or drops prior
to the exposure. This fills the thyroid gland with healthy iodine. After
exposure as from a nuclear accident or nuclear bomb, the radioactive iodine
cannot enter the thyroid gland and is flushed from the body naturally in the
urine or stool. This prevents the leading cause of death from nuclear
radiation contamination.
"In news reports, you will often hear of plans to distribute “iodine.” In fact, the pill that is used is potassium iodide. Iodine is essential to proper function of the thyroid gland and the thyroid will absorb radioactive iodine; iodine is given because it will fill the space in the thyroid and prevent radioactive material from being absorbed.
There’s a catch, though: “It only works if you take the potassium iodide tables before being exposed to radioactive iodine,” Dr. McNeill said. So the pills need to be distributed and taken before a leak occurs.
People who suffer from radiation sickness, meaning they have ingested or absorbed significant quantities of radioactive material (of which there are several kinds) can be treated with drugs called filgrastim (brand name Neupogen) or pegfilgrastim (Neulasta). These blood-derived medications stimulate the growth of white blood cells and help people fight off infections.
Prussian blue is a dye that binds to the radioactive elements cesium and thallium and helps the body excrete them. Another drug, DTPA (Diethylene Triamine Penta Acetic Acid) acts in a similar manner to help clear the body of the radioactive elements plutonium, americium and curium."
This information is good for
nuclear accidents from uranium nuclear power plant accidents and dirty
terrorist's nuclear contamination.
Other Metals,
Chemicals and Compounds
NOTE: Although the toxicity values presented in the formal
and condensed toxicity profiles were correct at the time they were produced,
these values are subject to change. Users should refer to the RAGS Part A format
for the current toxicity values and information.
Symptoms - Check the links above to
closely review your symptoms for each heavy metal that is of concern.
Medical Attention - Seek a physician with knowledge in
heavy metal contamination if your symptoms indicate a serious heavy metal
contamination. Insist on laboratory testing before submitting to extensive
treatments.
Testing - Obtain tests from a reliable, independent
testing laboratory. Avoid tests run by vegetarians, holistic nutritionists or
those who benefit from the sale of chelating drugs or supplements. They could be
perfectly reliable, but many scam artists profit from the current heavy metal
paranoia. Vegetarian medical practitioners may very well diagnose your heavy metal contamination, but
they will not recommend the proper diet to assist in your healing.
Detox Program - Many physicians may not appreciate the
importance of diet and supplements as presented here. You may elect the
"do-it-yourself" detox protocol when the tests show your contamination is mild.
In any case, the diet program recommended here is best for everyone, including
perfectly healthy individuals.
The
following web page lists heavy metal contamination ranges where IV chelation
must be performed by
your physician. Detoxing high levels of other heavy metals may require IV
chelation as well.
Elimination of Source - Don't forget to identify and
eliminate the source of your contamination. This may require getting your
drinking water tested, installing a reverse
osmosis with UV lamp water treatment system as
specified in the diet program above, changing employment or moving to another
location. You may be able to get a copy of your local water test free by contacting
your local water supply company directly. Water produced by the reverse osmosis
process is the best. Do not depend on supermarket "spring water",
distilled water or similar substitutes that can have mineral imbalances. The
diet program above restores minerals to the proper balance.
The Latest News About Heavy
Metals Testing and Detox Program
Rice grown in Southeast Asia could be contaminated from cancer-causing arsenic found naturally in the soil and water.
"Eating large amounts of rice grown in affected areas could also be a health risk, scientists said."
"Arsenic consumption leads to higher rates of some cancers, including tumours of the lung, bladder and skin, and other lung conditions. Some of these effects show up decades after the first exposure.
"
"MCA checks have also uncovered poisonous heavy metals such
as mercury and arsenic, and prescription only steroids which could be damaging
if taken over long periods."
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The TNT Diet is a great book for bodybuilders and everyone else
who wants to preserve and build lean muscle while controlling body fat. This
book is a must read for anyone on the low-carbohydrate diet.
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Life Without Bread is an important
addition to the growing body of literature on the benefits and importance of
low-carb diet. Written by Christian Allan, Ph.D., and Wolfgang Lutz, M.D., the
book is based on Dr. Lutz's experience using carbohydrate restricted diets
with thousands of patients for more than 40 years. It is based on extensive
research in the medical and scientific literature and provides ample
references. The book presents a unified theory of how high (and even moderate)
levels of dietary carbohydrate cause or exacerbate various health problems and
how carbohydrate restriction can help people to recover from those problems.
The book Life
Without Bread by Christian Allan, Ph.D. and
Wolfgang Lutz, M.D. has a chapter on gastrointestinal diseases. Don't
be mislead by the title to believe the cure is the simple elimination of
bread. Mr. Lutz's older book is out of print but has essentially the same
information. It may even contain more detail than his new book above.
Fortunately, Chapter
VII: Gastro-Intestinal Tract of the older book can be read online.
The Atkins' New Diet Revolution is the best book for an initial dietary change and quick weight loss, reduced blood pressure, and reduced cholesterol. Look for the companion book for recipes.
It has some very interesting case studies from the doctor's patients. It includes data from past civilizations proving the low-carbohydrate diet is the most healthy.
Robert C. Atkins, M.D.
ISBN: 006001203X.
This is Dr. Atkins newest book. The main topics are the
cause, prevention, and cure for diabetes and heart disease which have become
major health concerns in the United States and many other developed countries.
Robert C. Atkins, M.D. with Sheila Buff ISBN: 0312251890.
This is the
best book for determining the correct vitamin and mineral dosage for therapeutic
(disease curing) effect, excessive dosage amounts, and normal recommendations. Dr.
Atkins' Vita-Nutrient Solution discusses the vital function of vitamins
and nutritional supplements and then provides a list of diseases and
complaints that the supplements can help cure or alleviate.
This book by Dr. Michael and Dr. Mary Dan Eades has an excellent chapter on "Leaky Gut Syndrome" which describes the cause of bowel diseases and autoimmune diseases.
This groundbreaking book
unleashes a brilliant new plan for permanently curing heartburn by relieving the
root cause of the problem -- low stomach acid. The fact is that heartburn is
caused by too little stomach acid -- not too much, as many doctors profess. Book
by Jonathan V. Wright and Lane Lenard.
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